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adjective
1.
of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.: recent events; a recent trip.
2.
not long past: in recent years.
3.
of or belonging to a time not long past.
4.
(initial capital letter) Geology. noting or pertaining to the present epoch, originating at the end of the glacial period, about 10,000 years ago, and forming the latter half of the Quaternary Period; Holocene.
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Recently
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Origin:
1525–35; < Latin recent- (stem of recēns) fresh, new
1525–35; < Latin recent- (stem of recēns) fresh, new
Related forms
re·cen·cy, re·cent·ness, noun
re·cent·ly, adverb
qua·si-re·cent, adjective
qua·si-re·cent·ly, adverb
Antonyms
1. early, old.
1. early, old.
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Example Sentences
- The number of higher-education programs available to foreigners recently more than doubled.
- She recently got her federal permit to start a community-supported winery.
- Recently the country has experienced strong economic growth.
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